Current Date And Time In Diffa, Niger
Sunday, 28 June 2026
04:51:47 WAT
Capital: Diffa
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 489,531
Area: 156,906.00 km²
State Code: DI
Find states and regions closest to Diffa in Niger with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Niger and Africa.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Niger
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Diffa from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Borno State | 105 mi | 169 km | 91 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Yobe State | 106 mi | 171 km | 92 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Lac | 124 mi | 200 km | 108 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| N’DjamĂ©na | 184 mi | 296 km | 159 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Zinder Region | 203 mi | 327 km | 177 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Kanem | 216 mi | 348 km | 188 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Gombe State | 225 mi | 363 km | 196 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Far North | 231 mi | 372 km | 201 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Jigawa State | 246 mi | 396 km | 213 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Adamawa | 276 mi | 444 km | 240 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Diffa by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Diffa supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Nigeria | 590 mi | 950 km | 513 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Benin | 692 mi | 1,113 km | 601 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Chad | 721 mi | 1,160 km | 626 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Burkina Faso | 743 mi | 1,195 km | 645 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Cameroon | 764 mi | 1,229 km | 663 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Diffa. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diffa (You) | Niger | 489,531 | 156,906 | 1.62 |
| Borno State | Nigeria | 7,200,000 | 70,898 | 101.60 |
| Yobe State | Nigeria | 4,500,000 | 45,750 | 98.90 |
| Lac | Chad | — | 21,500 | — |
| N’Djaména | Chad | 1,092,066 | 796 | 1,372.65 |
| Zinder Region | Niger | 2,916,929 | 145,430 | 10.78 |
| Kanem | Chad | — | 114,520 | — |
| Gombe State | Nigeria | 4,200,000 | 18,768 | 223.80 |
| Far North | Cameroon | — | 34,263 | — |
| Jigawa State | Nigeria | 7,500,000 | 23,154 | 323.90 |
| Adamawa | Nigeria | 4,902,100 | 36,917 | 46.41 |
How does Diffa rank within Niger? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Diffa appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Maradi Region | 3,117,810 |
| Zinder Region | 2,916,929 |
| Tahoua Region | 2,741,922 |
| Tillabéri Region | 2,572,125 |
| Dosso Region | 2,078,339 |
| Niamey | 1,302,910 |
| Agadez | 511,188 |
| Diffa ⭐ | 489,531 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Agadez | 667,799 |
| Diffa ⭐ | 156,906 |
| Zinder Region | 145,430 |
| Tahoua Region | 106,677 |
| Tillabéri Region | 89,623 |
| Maradi Region | 35,100 |
| Dosso Region | 31,002 |
| Niamey | 983 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Niamey | 1,324.81 |
| Maradi Region | 45.65 |
| Dosso Region | 26.44 |
| Tahoua Region | 15.99 |
| Tillabéri Region | 13.31 |
| Zinder Region | 10.78 |
| Diffa ⭐ | 1.62 |
| Agadez | 0.43 |
Diffa is a state or region within Niger in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Diffa is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Diffa by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Niger page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Diffa using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°â€“360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Diffa.
Knowing the distance from Diffa to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Niger. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Diffa map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Diffa to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Diffa table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Diffa below the states table, or compare all Niger states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Niger state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.